Ocean (building)
Ocean is a residential skyscraper under construction located at 84 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia.
| Ocean | |
|---|---|
![]() Ocean under construction in January 2022 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Under Construction[1] |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Address | 84 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise |
| Owner | Meriton |
| Height | 261 metres (856 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 77 plus 3 basements |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | SJB Architects |
| Developer | Karimbla Constructions Services |
| Structural engineer | ABC Consultants |
| Website | |
| Meriton Group | |
When complete, the 75-storey tower which will include 722 apartments, will be the largest on the Gold Coast. Facilities will include a recreation area with swimming pool, spa, fitness courtyard, and barbecue area, which will be located on the top level of a five-level podium. A residents’ indoor pool will be included on level 32. The three level basement will accommodate 392 parking spaces. At a height of 261 metres (856 ft), it is the second tallest building on the Gold Coast, after Q1.[2]
A development application was lodged with the Gold Coast City Council in December 2017.[3]
An objection against the development was lodged in January 2018.[4] Construction subsequently began in mid 2018, before topping out in late 2021.
Construction
January 2020
June 2020
August 2020
January 2021
November 2021
January 2022
References
- "Brisbane | 84-88 Esplanade | 254m | 90s | Meriton | SJB".
- "Ocean - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- "Meriton's Harry Triguboff upbeat on Surfers Paradise high-rise". The Australian. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- "Fears Surfers Paradise supertower will create 'concrete jungle'". goldcoastbulletin.com.au. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.

